The interurban national traffic of buses and coaches in Italy experienced significant fluctuations over recent years. In 2023, the value stood at 947 million vehicle-kilometers, recovering from the pandemic dip experienced in 2020. From 2017 to 2023, the sector saw sporadic variations, highlighted by a decrease in 2019 and a more severe drop in 2020. The year 2021 onwards marked gradual recovery, with annual year-on-year growth returning to positive and stabilizing trends.
From 2024 onwards, forecasted trends suggest a gradual decline, with values expected to decrease steadily each year, reaching 908 million vehicle-kilometers by 2028. The forecasted 5-year CAGR indicates an average annual decrease of 0.67%, culminating in an overall decline of 3.3% over the five years.
Future trends to watch for include technological advancements in transportation, shifts in passenger preferences towards more sustainable travel options, and the potential impacts of new infrastructure developments. Monitoring these factors will provide insights into the evolving dynamics of the interurban bus and coach traffic in Italy.
